1. Dr. Herbert Preclik Commercial Counsellor for Serbia, Macedonia and Montenegro Success Stories of Austrian Multinational Companies in Serbia, Macedonia and Montenegro

2. Serbia  10 Mio. Inh.  88.361 km2  Ø ~ 250 €/M

3. Macedonia  2,06 Mio. Inh.  25.333 km2  Ø ~ 221 €/M

4. Montenegro  0,63 Mio. Inh.  13.812 km2  Ø ~ 300 €/M

5. Facts & Figures Business Location Opportunities & Potentials Agenda

6. GDP Growth - Serbia Source: NBS

7. GDP Growth - Mazedonien Source: WIIW

8. GDP Growth - Montenegro Source: WIIW

9. Inflation - Serbia Source: NBS

10. Inflation - Macedonia Source: WIIW

11. Inflation - Montenegro Source: WIIW

12. Unemployment - Serbia Source: NBS

13. Unemployment - Macedonia Source: WIIW

14. Unemployment Rate - Montenegro Source: WIIW

15. Current Account - Serbia Source: WIIW, Worldbank, SIEPA

16. Current Account - Macedonia Source: WIIW

17. Current Account - Montenegro Source: WIIW

18. Austrian Exports Source: Export Data Base

19. Automotive Components - Costs includes labor costs, property costs & utility costs Source: MIGA

20. Food Processing - Costs Source: MIGA includes labor costs, property costs & utility costs

21. Average Labor Costs - Manufacture Annual cost to employer, includes gross salary & Social Security, € Source: MIGA

22. Income/Wage Tax Source: SIEPA, MACInvest, MIPA

23. Starting a Business Source: World Bank

24. Investment Climate - Serbia  Investments despite political development booming (Hemopharm, Telenor)  Finalization of SAA with European Union crucial  Political struggle (Constitution, Kosovo Status)

25. Investment Climate - Macedonia  Little Interest /Little Investment  Steady & Sustainable growth  Political Stability & Reforms

26. Investment Climate - Montenegro  Conclusion of SAA with European Union very important  Political Stability after Elections  Motivation after Independence

27. Austrian Success Story  Banks  Insurance  Leasing  Construction  Porsche, OMV, Henkel, ATB

28. Austrian Success Story – Banks Total Assets (06/2006) in Mio. Euro Source: NBS

29. Austrian Success Story – Banks Deposits & Borrowings (06/2006) in Mio. Euro Source: NBS

30. Trust & Sympathy

31. Austria`s Advantage  Acceptance of Austrian Brands  Austrian Quality  Mentality and Understanding  Common History

32. Opportunities - Infrastructure Corridor VII & X

33. Opportunities  Environmental Technology  Manufacturing  Food Processing

34. Austrian Support  Banks  Attorneys  Insurance Companies  Tax Consultants  Austrian Embassy Belgrade – Commercial Section  Offices in Podgorica, Pristina & Skopje

35. Service for Austrian Companies  Market Entry  Market Support  Investment Consulting

36. Austrian Embassy Belgrade – Commercial Section Email. belgrade@austriantrade.orgbelgrade@austriantrade.org Web. www.austriantrade.orgwww.austriantrade.org Regional Offices Podgorica, Pristina & Skopje.